Edmonton Oilers may soon need to replace Calvin Pickard
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Despite Calvin Pickard's solid backup performance this year, GM Stan Bowman might soon seek an alternate goaltending option.
While Calvin record has posted a winning record through 14 regular season games, there's no denying that some of his preferences performances have been extremely shaky,
The most important stat for a backup goaltender is the win column, and that's exactly what Calvin Pickard got on Saturday night. However, he was very shaky throughout the contest and was lucky he wasn't busier in the Oilers' crease. He stopped 15 of 17 shots for an .882 save percentage (SV%), and it was an adventure every time Seattle got a chance toward the net. Their second goal came from a weak shot from the blue line in which Pickard gave up a brutal rebound right on the doorstep to Jaden Schwartz who had a gaping cage.
-The Hockey Writers
-The Hockey Writers
So far, Pickard has played 13 regular season games, but only 3 of his starts have been against playoff calibre teams.
As the Oilers inch closer to the playoffs, they might potentially seek an upgrade in the backup goaltender position.
While names like Anaheim Ducks goaltender have circulated in the trade rumour mill, sometimes the answer is right under your nose.
Olivier Rodrigue has been lights out for the Bakersfield Condors this season.
Olivier Rodrigue was drafted in the second round by the Oilers in 2018, and has spent the last 5 seasons developing into a very successful goaltender at the AHL level.
Through 18 regular season games, he boasts a 10-6-2 record with a .919 SP.
If Calvin Pickard fails to improve his play between the pipes moving forward, it may not be long until we see the likes of Olivier Rodrigue in net for the Oilers.
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JANVIER 5 | 391 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers may soon need to replace Calvin Pickard Should the Oilers give Olivier Rodrigue a shot? | ||
| Yes | 302 | 77.2 % |
| No | 89 | 22.8 % |
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